Week 4 Fantasy Football: Must-Start & Sit Players for 2025 Season

Week 4 Fantasy Football Must-Starts

• 🎯 Geno Smith is highlighted as a strong start against the Bears, benefiting from a favorable matchup and potential return of key receivers.
• 🚀 Jordan Love is projected for a bounce-back game against a weak Cowboys defense, offering potential for his best performance of the season.
• 🏃‍♂️ Breece Hall is expected to be a must-start against the Dolphins defense, despite some early-season inconsistency, to solidify his value.
• 🏈 Deebo Samuel is a strong start against the Falcons, with potential for a bounce-back game regardless of the opposing quarterback.
• 🌟 Cam Akers (mistakenly transcribed as Skattebo) is a recommended start for the Giants, given his strong performance last week with significant yardage and a touchdown, plus target involvement.
• 🎯 Trey Benson is set for his first start as a must-start running back, expected to handle a significant share of snaps and targets, despite a tough Seahawks run defense.
• 📈 Lad McConki is still considered a startable wide receiver despite not fully justifying his draft position, due to his role on the Chargers.
• 🏃‍♂️ Chase Brown is a volume-based start against the Broncos, with the expectation of more efficiency against a run defense that is less dominant than its pass defense.
• 🏈 Javonte Williams is a potential start in full PPR leagues, especially if the Broncos are playing from behind, with increased involvement in the passing game.
• 🎯 Harold Fannon is a recommended start for another week, particularly given the Lions' recent struggles against tight ends.

Week 4 Fantasy Football Sit Recommendations

• ❌ Tony Pollard is a sit recommendation due to disappointing production so far and a low team total, with limited involvement in the passing game.
• 📉 Jared Goff is a sit due to the strength of the Browns defense, which has been tough on opposing quarterbacks, despite playing at home.
• 🚶‍♂️ DeVonta Smith is a sit, as the Eagles are expected to play from ahead, and he has been most consistent when AJ Brown or Dallas Goedert are out, who are currently healthy.
• 😥 Jerry Jeudy is a sit, with no explanation needed for his poor performance.
• 🧱 T.J. Hockenson is a low-end starter at best, with concerns about target volume due to the return of Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson, and his lack of efficiency.
• 🏃‍♂️ Jameson Williams is a sit despite his talent, due to low target volume and a surprisingly low target-per-route-run rate against man coverage.
• ✋ DJ Moore is a sit, with his touchdown last week coming on a broken play, making him unreliable.
• 🏈 Travis Kelce is a sit, as his target and yardage numbers are not meeting expectations for a player of his caliber, despite Baltimore's historical weakness against tight ends.
• 🏃‍♂️ Chase Brown is a sit due to declining touches and the Broncos' strong run defense, with limited explosive plays.
• 🏃‍♂️ Javonte Williams is a sit due to offensive line issues and the Packers' strong run defense, with touchdown dependency and a lack of strong yardage.
• 🏃‍♂️ David Montgomery is a sit, as the Browns run defense has been dominant against top running backs, limiting their production.
• 🏈 Brian Thomas Jr. is a sit in most leagues due to poor performance, a disconnect with Trevor Lawrence, and a tough 49ers defense.
• 🚶‍♂️ T.J. Hockenson is a low-end starter at best, with concerns about target volume due to the return of Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson, and his lack of efficiency.

Player Spotlights and Analysis

• 💡 Geno Smith's matchup against the Bears is considered ideal, with the Bears' defense struggling against the pass and potentially playing more zone coverage.
• 📈 Jordan Love needs a strong performance against Dallas to regain fantasy manager confidence after a tough game against the Browns.
• 🏃‍♂️ Breece Hall's usage and involvement in the passing game are key factors for his fantasy success, especially against the Dolphins.
• 🎯 Trey Benson is being heavily invested in as a must-start running back for the Cardinals, with expectations of a significant workload.
• 📉 Tony Pollard's lack of involvement in the passing game and the Cowboys' low team total make him a risky start.
• 🧱 T.J. Hockenson's volume concerns are amplified by the presence of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, limiting his upside.
• 🏈 Brian Thomas Jr. is struggling to connect with Trevor Lawrence, leading to benching recommendations despite his draft capital.